Chronicle of a Summer (1961)
The first film of cinéma vérité
Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.
Director: Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 91 min
Release Date: October 20, 1961
Cast
- Edgar Morin - Self
- Jean Rouch - Self
- Marceline Loridan-Ivens - Self
- Marilù Parolini - Self
- Jean-Pierre Sergent - Self
- Régis Debray - Self
- Nadine Ballot - Self
- Modeste Landry - Self
Cinematography: Michel Brault, Raoul Coutard
Editing: Jean Ravel, Néna Baratier
Production: Argos films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
friendship, paris, france, cinema on cinema, saint-tropez, france, summer vacation, french colonialism, cinéma vérité, observational cinema, human interest, working life, traumatized woman, personal relationships, being human, human condition, french society
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chronicle of a Summer about?
- Paris, summer 1960. Anthropologist and filmmaker Jean Rouch and sociologist and film critic Edgar Morin wander through the crowded streets asking passersby how they cope with life's misfortunes.
- Who directed Chronicle of a Summer?
- Chronicle of a Summer was directed by Jean Rouch, Edgar Morin.
- Who stars in Chronicle of a Summer?
- Chronicle of a Summer stars Edgar Morin, Jean Rouch, Marceline Loridan-Ivens, Marilù Parolini, Jean-Pierre Sergent, Régis Debray.
- How long is Chronicle of a Summer?
- Chronicle of a Summer has a runtime of 1h 31m (91 minutes).
- What genre is Chronicle of a Summer?
- Chronicle of a Summer is a Documentary film.
- Where was Chronicle of a Summer produced?
- Chronicle of a Summer was produced in France.